News on Ubuntu is getting better by the day. The first half of May saw Canonical joining GENIVI Alliance, the reference platform for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) for opensource products. Canonical will also introduce a new GENIVI compliant Ubuntu IVI Remix.

The Ubuntu IVI Remix will be developed to provide In-Vehicle Infotainment manufacturers, the capability to develop client-specific products that are interactive, multimedia-based and easy to connect to network. The Ubuntu IVI Remix will become a specific version of Ubuntu Operating System that is built around core Ubuntu Technologies. This will further increase the capabilities for online and embedded product development, with richer features for the internet.